On August 28, 2011, Tropical Storm Irene caused flooding the tore through Wilmington, Vermont. The devastation was staggering. But Wilmington’s community sprung into action. Before long, the Wilmington Fund VT was born. Its mission: support recovery and future development in the historic downtown. Watch the video to learn more about Wilmington Fund VT’s efforts and its plans for the future.

Thanks to Ann Manwaring for shepherding this project through to completion. Video production by Mondo Mediaworks mondomediaworks.com

• Mary Procter & Bill Matuszeski – Washington, DC & Whitingham, VT We’re very grateful to this initiative to rebuild Wilmington and are happy to contribute this donation. The project to rebuild Dot’s will delight locals & second homers & tourists. I hope you can put the rebuilding of Ann Coleman’s Gallery next on your list. She has made a real impact as an artist in the Deerfield Valley and encourages other artists. And she is a poster child for the losses from Irene. Sincerely, Mary Procter & Bill Matuszeski

Sophie Ackert delivers donations from her Charity Fashion Show to Benefit the People of the Deerfield Valley in Southern Vermont

• Sophie Ackert – Sandy Hook, CT

• Sandra Wavrick – Brooklyn, NY

• Patricia Frey-Gattinoni & Flavio Gattinoni – Newtown, CT

• Susan & Thomas Gomez – Oxford, CT

• Alan Linett – Sandy, UT

• Jacquelyn & Gregory Horkachuck – Sandy Hook, CT

• The Preservation Trust of Vermont: Enclosed please find a $500 grant from our Robert Sincerbeaux Fund to assist you with the consultation you had with Debby Bergh Consulting. I am glad that this worked out well for you. Thank you for all The Wilmington Fund VT continues do do. Sincerely, Paul Bruhn, Executive Director

• UBS Matching Gift Program: This is a grant of a restricted donation that arrived at our office. It was a UBS matching gift for Amy Leff-Temple’s January contribution. Thank you for all The Wilmington Fund VT continues to do. Sincerely, Paul Bruhn, Executive Director